Toyota Collaborate with Mercedes-Benz?

There is news from Toyota as spoken with Daimler AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz in the development of new models in the future, including the Lexus LS. This is expressed by the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport. Stated, Toyota began to discuss some things with Daimler about the possible partnership between them.

Through the partnership, allowing Toyota to produce Mercedes Class A and Class B-versions of the Toyota MC platform, with the flagship model of development of each and Lexus LS Mercedes-Benz S-Class. “This is just a normal-normal practice in our business for the regular conduct of negotiations with other car manufacturers, but until this time there is no specific project planned in the future,” said Toyota Motor Europe jurubicara to Automotive News.

Such cooperation, if realized, will provide a strong foothold for Lexus to go further into Europe. Although always number one in the United States, Lexus sales in Europe are still not showing a great success.

Toyota had previously worked with Aston Martin, which is super compact luxury car Aston Martin Toyota Cygnet used as a basis. Toyota will produce the Toyota iQ in Japan and will be sent to special Gaydon, England, to change the cygnet. Daimler AG is also seen discussions with other car manufacturers including BMW is well produced luxury German car.